Eastside woman operates Tucson's only nonprofit reptile rescue from her own home

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Eastside woman operates Tucson's only nonprofit reptile rescue from her own home
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TUCSON, Ariz. — Six years ago, one east side woman turned her passion for reptiles into a full-time job when she realized Tucson needed a local reptile rescue center.

"My mom was a veterinary technician for over 35 years, so I was one of the lucky kids that could take something home, and she would give me something to put it in and teach me about it a little bit," Brown said. "I think one of the most challenging things is making sure people understand the commitment they’re getting into," Brown said.

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